26/27 - 925 Bus Driver

AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Avondale Elementary School District is seeking a Bus Driver to operate and maintain district buses for transporting students and activity participants. The role requires a valid Arizona school bus certificate, fingerprint clearance, and First Aid/ CPR training, with an emphasis on safety and recordkeeping.

The position is classified hourly, full-time 194 day work calendar, with a wage between $19.60 and $24.60 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Arizona School Bus Driver Certificate must be held.
• First Aid certification and CPR training required.
• Annual physical and DOT health card must be obtained.
• Drug screen annually or as requested.
• Must have a clean driving record and MVR checked yearly.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and safe driving practices.
• Related experience or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive school bus or district vehicle for student transport on scheduled routes.
• Transport students on field trips and sporting events locally or out of town.
• Supervise passengers and enforce district conduct standards.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills twice yearly.
• Administer first aid when necessary.
• Maintain bus interior and exterior cleanliness.
• Perform minor seat repairs and remove graffiti as needed.
• Service bus daily: fuel, oil, power steering, coolant, wiper fluid, battery checks.
• Do pre-trip and post-trip inspections per DOT regulations.
• Inspect for mechanical defects and report required repairs.
• Keep fuel, oil, mileage and student transport records.
• Attend safety meetings and cooperate with district safety programs.
• Perform a 15-minute bus check before routes.
• React professionally to ensure student safety in emergencies.
• Operate two-way radio equipment effectively.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Arizona School Bus Driver Certificate

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Avondale Elementary School District

• Position Type: CLASSIFIED HOURLY (NON-EXEMPT)/ BUS DRIVER
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: Transportation

AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 44Position Description: 925 Bus Driver

I. General Description: This position operates and maintains Type A or B buses and approved district vehicles designed to carry up to 15 passengers for the purpose of transporting students and other persons in a safe manner from home to school and back, and to and from educational activities.

II. Qualifications:

• 1. High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2. Related experience and/or training preferred
• 3. Must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• 4. Must understand and comply with all traffic laws
• 5. Must have exemplary driving record and proof must be obtained from the Motor Vehicle Records annually
• 6. Must maintain an exceptionally clean, accident-free driving history
• 7. Must possess First Aid certification and CPR training
• 8. Must pass a physical examination annually and possess a Department of Transportation health card
• 9. Must successfully pass a drug screen urinalysis annually or as requested
• 10.Must possess and Arizona School Bus Driver Certificate by meeting state requirements and standards
• 11. Must be able to push, pull or lift weights up to 50 pounds

III. Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Drives school bus or other approved district vehicle designed to carry no more than 15 passengers on scheduled route transporting students to and from school
• 2. Transports students on educational field trips and sporting events, local and out of town
• 3. Maintains order among the passengers, supervises their behavior and enforces district standards of conduct on buses
• 4. Conducts emergency evacuation drills twice yearly
• 5. Administers first aid when necessary
• 6. Maintains interior and exterior of bus clean and neat
• 7. Makes minor seat repairs and removes graffiti
• 8. Services bus daily, including putting in fuel, oil, power steering fluid, coolant, windshield washer, and fluid level in battery
• 9. Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections as specified in the Department of Transportation regulations
• 10.Checks bus constantly for mechanical defects and needed repairs in accordance with the district bus safety program and reports defects or needed repairs on the daily inspection report
• 11. Keeps record of gas and oil usage, mileage, and the number of students transported as required
• 12.Attends safety meetings
• 13. Performs a 15-minute bus check prior to driving scheduled route
• 14. Must be able to react professionally for the safety of the students in the event of an emergency
• 15.Operate two-way radio
• 16. Performs other related duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds in various directions.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions.

Application Requirements: All applicants must complete an online application, which requires 3 professional letters of recommendation, 3 professional references, valid Certificate/Credentials, a valid Fingerprint Clearance card, Transcripts, Cover Letter, and Resume.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The Avondale Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Avondale Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Reports To: Transportation Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly; 0.8 FTE

Status: Full-time 194 Day / Work Calendar

Compensation: Classified Hourly Schedule and District Benefits Package

Salary schedule - $19.60 - $24.60 hourly

Postings current as of 11/2/2026 9:20:38 PM CST.

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